Wonderful You

Lisa Graff's "Wonderful You" is a sweet and poignant picture book perfect for families expecting a new addition or celebrating a recent arrival. It tenderly narrates the months of anticipation, using charming metaphors like a baby growing from a 'sweet pea' to a 'mango' and finally a 'pumpkin.' The book beautifully captures the universal joy, love, and wonder that a new baby brings to a family, emphasizing that the most worthwhile thing was always waiting for 'you.' It's an ideal read-aloud for children aged 3-7, fostering conversations about family bonds and individual uniqueness.

From award-winning author Lisa Graff comes a sweet and poignant picture book that celebrates the arrival of new babies! Before you were with us, we already knew that the thing most worth doing was waiting for you. So begins this warm and loving picture book all about the joy of waiting for a new baby to be born. Month by month, parents and families of all sorts watch the baby-to-be grow, from a sweet pea to a mango and eventually to a pumpkin--until finally, the babies are born as their wonderful little selves. Perfect for any family expecting a new bundle of joy, this book celebrates the anticipation and happiness that only a baby can bring. Praise for Wonderful You: "Graff delivers a heartwarming tale about a baby's introduction into the world, one guaranteed to be read and reread by children who wonder where their own tales began. . . . A natural shower gift." --Kirkus Reviews